Childhood and Education Journey of Carmelo Anthony in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Carmelo Anthony. A timeline of key moments.

Carmelo Anthony is a retired American professional basketball player who played 19 seasons in the NBA. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team member, Anthony won a national championship with Syracuse in 2003 and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and is celebrated as one of the NBA's greatest scorers. He is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice in 2025, both individually and as a member of the 2008 United States men's Olympic basketball team.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 29, 1984: Carmelo Anthony's Birth

On May 29, 1984, Carmelo Kyam Anthony was born.

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1999: Growth Spurt

During the summer of 1999, Carmelo Anthony grew 5 inches (130 mm) into the frame of a 6-foot-5-inch (1.96 m) swingman.

2001: Baltimore Sun's Metro Player of the Year

In 2001, Carmelo Anthony was named The Baltimore Sun's metro player of the year, as well as Baltimore Catholic League player of the year.

2002: Played at Syracuse University

Carmelo Anthony played at Syracuse University during the 2002-03 season, averaging 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds.

2003: NCAA Tournament Title

In 2003, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Orangemen to their first-ever NCAA tournament title.

2003: National Championship with Syracuse Orange

In 2003, Carmelo Anthony, as a freshman playing college basketball for the Syracuse Orange, won a national championship and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

February 2, 2007: Minor car accident

On February 2, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and teammate J. R. Smith were involved in a minor car accident. Neither player was injured, and the car Smith was driving belonged to Anthony.